Bread
The Safest Way To Store Sourdough Bread – Health Digest
My July/Shutterstock Unless your family devours whole loaves of sourdough bread, you’re going to need a safe way to store the leftovers. Otherwise, you could end up wasting whatever remains. And who wants to let even a crumb of sourdough bread go uneaten? Yet figuring out the best […]
How Much Calcium Does Sourdough Bread Really Have? – Health Digest
Alvarez/Getty Images Sourdough bread comes in many shapes and flavors, depending on the ingredients and how it’s made. True sourdough bread doesn’t have commercial yeast, so it gets its rise through naturally fermenting a mixture of flour and water for a few days. That sour taste comes […]
The Unexpected Way Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Affects Your Sleep – Health Digest
Irina Wilhauk/Shutterstock Sleep is a basic human need, but not everyone gets enough of it. According to the American Psychiatric Assocation, sleep disorders affect 50+ million individuals in the U.S. alone. And if you regularly toss and turn, you understand how frustrating the experience can be. The good news […]
Why Sourdough Could Be The Best Type Of Bread To Eat If You Have Poop Troubles – Health Digest
Sigrid Gombert/Getty Images As you’re looking through the options of fresh-baked bread at the bakery, many of the breads look alike on the outside. Most are crusty on the outside and somewhat tender on the inside. Sourdough bread distinguishes itself from other types of bread by how […]
Eating Pita Bread Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol (But There’s A Catch) – Health Digest
Tirachard Kumtanom/Shutterstock Sliced bread, deli rolls, and thin tortilla wraps aren’t your only choices when you’re craving thin bread. Pita bread (with its handy pocket and foldability) can be a wonderful alternative. In fact, swapping out other breads for pita bread each day could possibly offer you […]
Why The White Spots On Top Of A Loaf Of Bread Could Pose A Risk To Your Health – Health Digest
Fcafotodigital/Getty Images When it comes to buying bread, there are a few things to consider. First of all, what kind of bread do you prefer from a taste standpoint? And of course, you want to factor in the nutritional factors. While many of us may have fond […]
Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Amount Of Protein – Health Digest
Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Staying home during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired many amateur bakers to spend more time in the kitchen. A popular trend was sourdough bread, which isn’t made from store-bought yeast but a homemade starter. The starter uses just flour and a […]
The Underrated Bread That Can Lower Cholesterol And Blood Sugar At The Same Time – Health Digest
Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Many people can’t devote tons of time to meal planning. For them, it’s easiest to choose foods that may provide multiple health benefits at once. This includes spelt bread, which may be able to help simultaneously lower both cholesterol levels and blood sugar readings. (Who […]
Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On People Over 50 – Health Digest
Harbucks/Shutterstock People over 50 have different health concerns than their younger counterparts. As your body begins to age, your organs and immune system can become more susceptible to chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and high cholesterol. That’s why it’s more important […]
Eating Sourdough Bread Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Sugar – Health Digest
Claudia Burlotti/Getty Images You might be limiting foods that raise your blood sugar for any number of reasons. For instance, maybe you’re diabetic and unable to effectively process glucose. Or perhaps you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes, but you dislike the way you feel when your blood sugar rises and […]